Almost 2 months ago, I committed to opening a new arts space in the Historical District of Water Valley, Mississippi, at 26 South Main, and I am stunned by the amount of time and effort [and money] this transition has required. Next week, artists in the historic district of Water Valley will open their arts…
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Coffee & Books at Jacki Kellum Studios in Water Valley, MS
When I lived in towns larger than Water Valley, one of my favorite ventures was to go to a large, cozy bookstore that sold coffee and pastries. One of my goals is to provide a bit of that experience at my new arts space: Jacki Kellum Studios & School of Arts. A necessary ingredient for…
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit – Read Chapters 3 & 4
3 At noon of that same day in the first week of August, Winnie Foster sat on the bristly grass just inside the fence and said to the large toad who was squatting a few yards away across the road, “I will, though. You’ll see. Maybe even first thing tomorrow, while everyone’s still asleep.” It…
Throwback Thursdays Book & Movie Club Meets ThisThursday August 21 – Readings from Tuck Everlasting Included in This Post
The first meeting of the Throwback Thrsday Book & Movie Club will be this Thursday Night, August 21, from 6:30 – 8:30. at Jacki Kellum Studios = 26 South Main – in Water Valley, MS Throwback Thursdays is an adult-only club. I’ll serve tea, water, and coffee. If anyone prefers wine, he or she should…
Miss Jacki’s Favorite Songs & Dances for Story Hours – Free Story Time at Jacki Kellum Studios
I am thrilled that Sydney Hanson, who illustrated my picture book,The Donkey’s Song, also illustrated the book version of Raffi’s Rise and Shine. Because I truly love children’s books, I will be selling both new and old books at Jacki Kellum Studios. I’ll be selling new copies of all of Raffi’s books: Songs to Read….
Children’s Bookstore, Free Saturday Story Hour, & Family Book Club Coming to Water Valley
Today, as I was packing the things I am taking to my new arts space in Water Valley, I made sure that some bookcases and children’s books were amidst the loads of arts supplies. For me, the word “arts” has a broad definition. I paint, draw, write, make textile arts, etc. But writing for children…
Painting Autumn in Watercolor – Adult Watercolor Classes Taught by Jacki Kellum
Saplings: First September Jacki Kellum Watercolor I painted this group of saplings several years ago–in early September. I have decided that this will be the first watercolor painting that I will teach when Jacki Kellum Studios and School of Arts launches its teaching program in September at 26 S. Main in Water Valley, MS. In…
The Complete Book of Papercrafts – Excerpts + More Ideas
Papier-Mâché “Papier-mâché is the art of modelling with torn or shredded paper bound together with glue, usually a waterbased type. The techniques are quickly mastered and offer endless variation. Almost any object can be used as a mould for papier-mâché, although round objects are easier to cover smoothly if the mould is to be removed…
Free Book Club with a Movie – Throwback Thursdays – Begins August 21, 2025 – Check Out the Books and Stories We’ll Read!
Heads Up! August 1 Will be a Great Day for Me! The movers will begin moving furniture to my new Studio, Gallery, and School of Art. I’ll launch my Free Book with a Movie Club: Throwback Thursdays. Each month, we’ll read together an older book that has been made into a movie. On the final…
Art School and Arts Event Venue Opening in Water Valley, MS – Jacki Kellum Studios
Things are about to get busy for me. In about 3 weeks, I’ll be transferring part of my art studio to a dream space in the Historic Main Street District of Water Valley, MS. Finding any commercial rental property in Water Valley is difficult, but finding property on Main Street is almost impossible. I’ve been…